Archives: Vibemap Events
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Minnesota Winter, A Color Palette – Designing Seasonal Art with Local Food Waste
Explore the beauty of circular systems in art and food with artist Lara Cornell and sustainable catering expert Annie Pennings Edmond of Chowgirls. This hands-on workshop dives into what it means to design for circularity, from creating seasonal, zero-waste food systems—even in a Minnesota winter—to transforming food waste into sustainable art materials. Learn how to…
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Climate Action through Circular Design – The Power of Regenerative Art and Food
Join artist Lara Cornell and sustainable catering expert Annie Pennings Edmond of Chowgirls for an inspiring workshop exploring how art and food can drive climate action through circular design. Discover the challenges and impacts of their industries, how they’ve embraced biomimicry and sustainability, and the creative collaborations that emerged from their shared commitment to regenerative…
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Botanicals of the North: A Winter Dining Experience
Join Chef Taylor O’Brien at Cosmos restaurant for a winter-themed Chef’s Table event in coordination with The Great Northern Festival. Step into the flavors of a Northern winter at this intimate, seasonal Chef’s Table hosted by Chef Taylor O’Brien of Cosmos Restaurant, presented in coordination with The Great Northern Winter Festival. This four-course dining experience…
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IAmAnishinaabe: Native Fashion and Jewelry Market
Winter Is for Making “And for a moment, we open the door and share it. These pieces were made in the quiet season. Created from the warmth of home fires, late nights, and long winters.” In Indigenous cultures, winter is not idle. It is a season of making—when beadwork is created, stories are shared, knowledge…
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VIP Patio Lounge at The Cabana Club
Saturday All Access and Festival Supporter passholders gain VIP entry to the Cabana Club patio lounge—enjoy a specially crafted ice bar, sip on specialty cocktails, and enjoy one of the festival’s most exclusive hangouts. VIP Lounge Hours: January 30, 2026 5pm – 9pm, January 31 – February 1, 2026 2pm – 9pm
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This is Not a Drill
Join us for a special showing of This is Not a Drill at The Main Cinema. As extreme weather intensifies, a new generation of leaders rises to confront the power of Big Oil. This Is Not a Drill follows three frontline advocates—from Memphis to Louisiana to Texas—as they rally communities, expose hidden pollution, and challenge…
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ARCO
Join us for a special showing of Arco at The Main Cinema. A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. As Arco develops a charming and touching…
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Winter Wellness: Guided Breathwork and Meditation
Find your center in the middle of winter. Join us at The Warming Grounds for a guided breathwork and meditation session designed to help you slow down and recharge amidst the season’s chill. This session will be led by Jaina Two Rivers, visionary educator, retreat leader, and founder of Beloved Retreats.
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IAmAnishinaabe: Native Fashion and Jewelry Market
Winter Is for Making “And for a moment, we open the door and share it. These pieces were made in the quiet season.Created from the warmth of home fires, late nights, and long winters.” In Indigenous cultures, winter is not idle. It is a season of making—when beadwork is created, stories are shared, knowledge is…
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Light on Lake: Launch Party
Join us for a free community celebration kicking off Light on Lake, a four-night public art experience transforming the Midtown Global Exchange building into an outdoor gallery of light and color. Meet the artists behind the work, get a first look at their large-scale projection installations, and enjoy an evening of art, music, and community.…